Actually, the description by jrb123 sounds like 'normal' cold-temp operation. The CVT will force the engine to stay near 2000 RPM until FULLY warmed up. (purposefully stay in lower gearing) Some folk… (View Post)

I would expect the free car-wash with every dealer-visit would still apply (If your local dealership does it) In any case, In todays global-economy, your local service-dept. should not treat you any … (View Post)

I have a spreadsheet for EVERY vehicle I own. Being an engineer, I meticulously keep records of everything. 2003 VW Jetta TDI cost-per-mile is less than my 650cc motorcycle!!!! I can tell you that Tu… (View Post)

Just yesterday, I read an article which compared REAL WORLD MPG of the Prius against Mercedes Diesel .... believe it or not, the Diesel came out ahead by a slim margin. (View Post)

You are forgetting DIESEL which ALREADY gets over 50 MPG. My 2003 VW often hit 56 MPG on long trips with 4 passengers and the AC blowing. (well over 700 miles on 14gallon tank) The DIESEL engine has … (View Post)